Help Power Ontario's Clean Energy Future.Join the
Ministry of Energy and Mines, Energy Efficiency Policy Unit and play a pivotal role in shaping Ontario's transition to a cleaner, more efficient energy system. If you bring strong policy expertise and enthusiasm for sector-wide transformations like electrification and decarbonization, this is your opportunity to influence energy efficiency strategies that matter.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Conduct research and qualitative/quantitative analysis to inform energy efficiency and demand management policy.
• Develop policy proposals and guide them through government decision making, considering objectives, costs, system needs, legal risks, and stakeholder input.
• Lead projects by setting goals, managing processes and risks, and briefing senior leadership.
• Monitor agency, utility, and sector-led initiatives, facilitating dialogue and setting expectations.
• Prepare clear, evidence based briefing materials, communications, and correspondence using strong writing and presentation skills.
• Track performance and benchmarks to assess policy effectiveness and recommend improvements.
What you bring to the team
Policy Development and Coordination Skills
You have:
• Ability to research, analyze data, interpret findings, and develop sound policy and program recommendations.
• Experience leading complex, concurrent projects and navigating senior level or government decision making processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and external partners.
• Experience managing high profile, sensitive policy or project issues.
• Experience developing or implementing initiatives for Indigenous communities and/or underrepresented groups.
Research and Analytical Skills
You have:
• Experience using research methodologies to gather reliable data from diverse sources.
• Ability to model and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop evidence based policy options.
• Expertise in evaluating options using economic analysis, cost considerations, practicality, and stakeholder/system impacts.
• Experience developing and applying performance measures to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Communications and Interpersonal Skills
You have:
• Strong listener with the ability to navigate differing viewpoints and build support across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to clearly present policy options, strategies, and issues to senior leaders and engage effectively with agencies and stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to quickly prepare high quality briefing materials and collaborate using common software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, databases, presentation software).
Industry Knowledge
You have:
• Understanding of the economic, environmental, legal, and political factors that shape policy development in the energy sector or related fields.
• Knowledge of Ontario's energy industry and key concepts in energy generation, distribution, end use demand, and efficient energy use (or comparable concepts from a related sector).
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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